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Dunlop Safety Advisory

Failure to heed may result in accident and injury. The following guidelines are offered both to assist you in choosing the Dunlop tires that will most closely match your motorcycling needs, and to provide the service and maintenance advice necessary for your safety and satisfaction. Dunlop recommends this important safety and service information to its customers.

Tire Tips
There are many things to consider when purchasing new tires and after you have purchased a set already. Our tire tips give you insight into items to consider when making your decision.

Front and Rear Tire Matching Load-Carrying Capabilities
Maintaining Clearance Rim Size
Tubes Tire Installation (see also Tire Mounting)
Tire Pressures (see also Tire Mounting) Minimum Tread Depth
Speed Ratings Dynamometer Testing
Run-in Period Tire Repair
Tire Modifications Motorcycle Maintenance
Wheel Balance Wheel Alignment
Spokes Wheel Inspection
Tube-Type Rims Sidewall Treatment
Tire Storage Precautions Temperature
Sunlight Ozone
Oil and Gasoline Tire Mounting
Dual-Sport On-/Off-Road Tires Safety Tips for the Off-Road Motorcyclist
Motorcycle Tubeless Tire Repair Information Importance of Motorcycle Tire Inflation Maintenance & Load Restrictions
 

 Safety Tips for the Off-Road Motorcyclist

Air pressure: Always maintain the recommended tire pressure for the type of terrain on which the motorcycle is being ridden; check the owner's manual. Underinflated tires may cause wheel damage when ridden in rocky, rough terrain and allow the motorcycle to squirm or wander on smooth, hard terrains. Overinflation may damage the tires and cause an unnecessarily harsh ride. To accurately measure tire pressure, use a standard tire pressure gauge.

Condition: Check for cuts and gouges that may cause air leakage. Also check the tires for missing knobs and excessively worn tread.

Wheels: To avoid loss of control or injury, make sure axle nuts are tight and secured. Grasp each tire at the front and rear and try to rock it on its axle to detect worn-out bearings or loose nuts. There should be no free play or slip as you rock the wheel. Inspect wheels for broken or loose spokes and for cracks on the hub or rim.





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